Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V447000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 06/06/2006 to 11/09/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 443 | 12/22/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/24/2006 | 11/27/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with a trw tilt/telescoping steering column, the tilt locking mechanism on the steering column may disengage. this could prevent the steering column from locking in to predetermined positions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the locking mechanism disengage, the tilting travel of the column would be unrestricted. this unrestricted travel allows the steering wheel to impact the dash and could limit the movement of the steering wheel potentially resulting in difficulty maneuvering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tilt locking mechanism with a revised design that incorporates a new bracket for restraining the tilting mechanism. the recall began on december 22, 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw2.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V591000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/23/2007 to 11/19/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 559 | 01/09/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/20/2007 | 12/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This type of damage may cause a bind/stick condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on january 9, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| TIB-E037 | 08/29/2011 | 10041350 | Ready | 09/27/2011 | |
| TIB-E037 | 08/29/2011 | 10041350 | Kenworth: power steering pump spool valve does not meet quality standards. there may be a lack of steering assist or hard steering at idle. *rm | 09/27/2011 | |